I do not have a DVI - VGA connector but I do have a VGA port on my video card and monitor so I will try to see if that works.

I did notice that my black screen only occurs because of the video setup wizard. If I wait a minute or two after the black screen and press Ctrl + Alt + F1 then my display comes back. Then, I type sudo /etc/init.d/kdm start and KDE magically appears. I am going to keep working on this until I get it right.

Note: It doesn't matter if I use DVI or VGA to configure LinuxMCE after installing the new NVIDIA drivers. Both give a black screen but I have a work around in my mind and will type it up in a minute.

I do not have a DVI - VGA connector but I do have a VGA port on my video card and monitor so I will try to see if that works.

I did notice that my black screen only occurs because of the video setup wizard. If I wait a minute or two after the black screen and press Ctrl + Alt + F1 then my display comes back. Then, I type sudo /etc/init.d/kdm start and KDE magically appears. I am going to keep working on this until I get it right.

Note: It doesn't matter if I use DVI or VGA to configure LinuxMCE after installing the new NVIDIA drivers. Both give a black screen but I have a work around in my mind and will type it up in a minute.

Hmmm... that is very strange as we have been testing some new hardware recently with 7600 based graphics and the detected fine in the AVwizard. Ok... some questions then;

- When you run the AVwizard do you get a picture and are you therefore able to complete the wizard through to the end?

if yes to above question then...;- Have you got another screen you can hook up to see if that alows you to get a picture.

- can you copy/paste a copy (after you have run the AVwizard) of your /etc/X11/xorg.conf file here please.

Hmmm... that is very strange as we have been testing some new hardware recently with 7600 based graphics and the detected fine in the AVwizard. Ok... some questions then;

- When you run the AVwizard do you get a picture and are you therefore able to complete the wizard through to the end?

if yes to above question then...;- Have you got another screen you can hook up to see if that alows you to get a picture.

- can you copy/paste a copy (after you have run the AVwizard) of your /etc/X11/xorg.conf file here please.

I cannot run AV Wizard until after switching to Vesa in Recovery Mode. This is the case with all Nvidia drivers. However, after switching to VESA and running the AV Wizard. I then can install the new Nvidia drivers when I reboot, I get a black screen again. Then I hit Ctrl + Alt + F1 (Display returns). Log in. Type sudo /etc/init.d/kdm start

Hmmm... that is very strange as we have been testing some new hardware recently with 7600 based graphics and the detected fine in the AVwizard. Ok... some questions then;

- When you run the AVwizard do you get a picture and are you therefore able to complete the wizard through to the end?

if yes to above question then...;- Have you got another screen you can hook up to see if that alows you to get a picture.

- can you copy/paste a copy (after you have run the AVwizard) of your /etc/X11/xorg.conf file here please.

I cannot run AV Wizard until after switching to Vesa in Recovery Mode. This is the case with all Nvidia drivers. However, after switching to VESA and running the AV Wizard. I then can install the new Nvidia drivers when I reboot, I get a black screen again. Then I hit Ctrl + Alt + F1 (Display returns). Log in. Type sudo /etc/init.d/kdm start

After doing this, I reboot and their is no more black screen.

I will post the xorg.conf as soon as I get back into KDE.

When you say "I cannot run the AVwizard until after switching to Vesa in recovery mode"... what do you mean?

- Are you saying that the AVwizard will not display its initial screen and does not beep to indicate it is ready for you switch inputs?

Note: After trying many different solutions I am afraid there is no way I will be able to properly utilize UI2 with alpha blending as it continuously gives me "Orbiter failed to setup the transparency" error. No big deal as the issue is resolved if I select "Static Images No Overlay"

Note 2: I believe I have finally figured out a work around and will post it.

Note: After trying many different solutions I am afraid there is no way I will be able to properly utilize UI2 with alpha blending as it continuously gives me "Orbiter failed to setup the transparency" error. No big deal as the issue is resolved if I select "Static Images No Overlay"

Note 2: I believe I have finally figured out a work around and will post it.

Hmmm... look we have 7600's working straight out of the box... no need to load new drivers or do anything more than understand how the AVwizard works. I cant see what that 'Black screen' post under Ubuntu has to do with anything really. Just learn how to use the AVwizard and you will get working installation.

I own the BFG NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS OC 512MB AGP Card (http://www.bfgtech.com/bfgr76512gsoc.aspx) and therefore this workaround definitely works for this card but I see no reason why it wouldn’t work for other Nvidia cards as well. Also, I own a Dell 1702FP Monitor with Dual VGA and DVI outputs.

If you have an Nvidia card this workaround will allow you to install the latest drivers and utilize Open GL with alpha blending (UI2) mode. Note: At this moment the only video hardware we have confirmed UI2 works with are the nVidia 6xxx and 7xxx series; preferably a 7xxx with at least 128MB RAM (http://plutohome.com/wiki/index.php/UI)

After installing LinuxMCE if you receive a black screen follow these step by step instructions.

Hmmm... look we have 7600's working straight out of the box... no need to load new drivers or do anything more than understand how the AVwizard works. I cant see what that 'Black screen' post under Ubuntu has to do with anything really. Just learn how to use the AVwizard and you will get working installation.

Andrew

I don't know what was causing the problems with my 7600 configuration all I know is I had a black screen and the work around from the the thread you posted did not work. I did find a solution and posted it above. Maybe someone else has this problem and hopefully the solution will help.

Hmmm... look we have 7600's working straight out of the box... no need to load new drivers or do anything more than understand how the AVwizard works. I cant see what that 'Black screen' post under Ubuntu has to do with anything really. Just learn how to use the AVwizard and you will get working installation.

Andrew

I don't know what was causing the problems with my 7600 configuration all I know is I had a black screen and the work around from the the thread you posted did not work. I did find a solution and posted it above. Maybe someone else has this problem and hopefully the solution will help.

I am sure your procedure will work... looks like it should... but we have the same 7600 cards here working right away without doing any of these steps. So it would be incredibly useful to see your xorg.conf after you initially get the 'black screen' and before you try to correct it... can you post that here?